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With summer just around the corner, who isn't ready to kick back for a few weeks of well-deserved fun? Most of us will be taking cameras along to record the memories that keep us going through the rest of the less temperate year. But when you're finally able to shed your heavy jacket and long pants, a load of bulky equipment is the last thing you want to carry around. Shirt-pocket shooters are the answer.

Since our March roundup of 21 digital cameras ("Digital Photography for Everyone"), we've seen many new models, and we've gathered together reviews of five that are small enough to get your shots without getting in your way. Don't let size fool you, though. These are powerful image-grabbers. The Kodak EasyShare LS743, for example, is a good all-around camera that snagged an Editors' Choice when we reviewed it on its own. Now you'll be able to contrast it with four others to see how it stands up.

Here's further evidence that big things come in small packages: Four of these shootersthe Canon PowerShot A80, Concord Eye-Q 4360z, Kodak EasyShare LS743, and Olympus Stylus 410capture 4 megapixels, and one, the Canon PowerShot S500 Digital Elph, manages a hefty 5. You'll get more manual control with the PowerShot A80 than with most point-and-shooters, and its sibling, the S500, produces sharp, well-exposed images and has excellent battery life. The Eye-Q 4360z, although not as feature-packed as the others, is only about $200, making it one of the most affordable 4-megapixel cameras. The EasyShare LS743 couldn't be simpler to use, and the Stylus 410 is a good companion in bad weather. So take a look at our in-depth reviews of these five shirt-pocket shooters, and get set to capture your time in the sun for all time.

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